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The Remarkable Power of the Truth Teller

Lead from Within

If you’re in a powerful position or leadership role in which people look up to you, you’re expected to lead in integrity and truth. Be the leader who tells the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. A truth teller will create a culture of candor. A truth teller eliminates barricades.

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The Deception Trap of Leadership

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In my last post, “The Remarkable Power of the Truth Teller” we touched upon the idea that people do lie and stretch the truth. Remarkably charming. Any practice of deception on your own part will derail your leadership in the blink of an eye. Stop obscuring the truth. Notorious blamers.

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LeadershipNow 140: May 2017 Compilation

Leading Blog

Seven Critical Leadership Rituals by @TerriKlass. The Importance of Leadership via @LeadToday. How compassion helps renew your leadership purpose by @JenniferVMiller via @SBLeaders. The Remarkable Power of the Truth Teller by @LollyDaskal. Three Things Jim Hackett Can Do To Save Ford (Again!)

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How to Best Navigate When It Comes to Leadership

Lead from Within

We’ve suffered far too much bad leadership in recent years. Many who call themselves leaders and hold leadership positions have conducted themselves like people who can’t find their own way, let alone lead others. The kind of leadership we’re looking for, like all great leadership, is grounded in character.

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A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide to Greatness

Lead from Within

Here are the statements I recommend to my coaching clients who want to create their own leadership manifesto: I will commit to being an authentic person. Leadership is a choice and a privilege, learn to embrace the greatness it can bestow upon you. Add itional Reading you might enjoy: The Remarkable Power of the Truth Teller.

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Why Heroic Leadership Is Needed Now More Than Ever

Lead from Within

Recently I was at an event at the Princeton Club talking about my new book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness. More than ever before, we have a real gap in our leadership. The climate of leadership these days is laced with distrust and skepticism. That kind of courage has become sadly endangered.

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Why Everyone Should See Themselves as A Leader

Lead from Within

The other day I was talking with a friend about leadership and I was saying that everyone is a leader, and he replied with a question, “What about people who don’t think of themselves as a leader?”. Many people believe that leadership comes only with a formal role or position. But as a leadership coach, I believe we’re all leaders.